Employment law
Are NDAs really that bad?
They’ve been condemned and demonised, yet non-disclosure agreements are still commonplace. Do they deserve their less-than-favourable reputation? And what will it take to regulate them?
Pay, benefits and reward
Only one in seven job adverts offer flexible working
Experts say the absence of flexible options in recruitment processes leaves the majority of workers ‘applying in the dark’
Learning and development
Employers call for transparency over apprenticeship levy spend
CBI says businesses are ‘crying out for clarity’ on how their contributions are being used
Pay, benefits and reward
One in 20 workers report receiving no paid holiday entitlement
Labour market analysis also finds 9 per cent are not issued a payslip, as experts call for employees to be made aware of their rights
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Five ways to boost team engagement
18 Sep 2019Allowing your employees the time and space to thrive in their roles will help improve motivation and productivity, argues Jody Tranter
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Does the law allow employees to work late?
18 Sep 2019Sarah Garner outlines the specific UK rules and regulations governing limitations on working weeks
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How can HR leaders help employees develop resilience?
17 Sep 2019Practical tools and role models are the key to a healthy and engaged workforce, according to Angela Armstrong
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Avoiding pregnancy and maternity discrimination
17 Sep 2019Lauren Harkin explains where claims arise and offers tips on how HR departments can help set the right culture
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PodcastsThat HR Podcast episode 16: What's the deal with No Deal?
With the deadline for the UK's departure from the EU on the horizon, we discuss how HR can start preparing ahead of Brexit – if at all
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Case studiesHearst Magazines UK undertook a culture change to keep pace with the industry
The publishing giant has restructured and implemented a more collaborative way of working to accommodate the rise of digital media
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CommentHow to help your business weather Brexit
There is plenty HR professionals can do to prepare for leaving the EU, no matter which scenario eventually unfolds, writes Julie Provino
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AdviceFixer: Where do we stand with agency worker’s demands?
The fee to take her on as a permanent employee is too high, but we're not happy with her alternative suggestion
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ResearchSupporting religious expression is good for business
Tolerance in the workplace can lead to higher levels of employee loyalty, study reveals
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Long readsWhat happens when HR makes it to the top
It’s still rare for people leaders to make it to the dizzying heights of CEO. So how did these three make it, and are they the start of something big?
Webinar: How to drive employee engagement with excellent benefits
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Workplace benefits are a vital part of your employee engagement strategy, but there are still misconceptions about their real cost to organisations which might be holding you back from reviewing your options.
Watch this PM Insight webinar, in partnership with Tusker, where a panel of experts discusses how you can implement benefits that meet your employees' requirements while still maximising productivity.
CIPD Organisation Development Conference
24-25 September 2019, The Montcalm Marble Arch, London
From facilitating a collaborative culture, increasing engagement and managing organisation change effectively to increasing and profile and impact of OD, the two days will provide you with all you need to increase your confidence and skills as an OD professional, ensuring you can create positive and long-lasting change within your business. CIPD members save 10%.
Book your tickets now.
Expert report: Debunking three common HR myths
Through close working with organisations of all sectors and sizes, employee feedback platform Hive has learnt the truth behind some of the most commonly held HR myths.
In this exclusive report, Hive’s director of people science, Ryan Tahmassebi, explores three of these myths with help from HR industry voices.